The Crossbow String Revolution! Disruptive Discovery?

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  • @Hydrogoniise
    @Hydrogoniise 2 ปีที่แล้ว +707

    Joerg is revolutionizing archery seemingly by himself, innovation after innovation and always with more improvements!

    • @zo2913
      @zo2913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      He is the Tesla of Archery.

    • @cocoardo4394
      @cocoardo4394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I see the day I have a handgun sized crossbow, that has 200+LBS and a magazin of 30 arrows.
      And I need like no power to load it.

    • @yallhatenatediggity3838
      @yallhatenatediggity3838 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Truth

    • @drcrow7375
      @drcrow7375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      That’s German engineering for ya

    • @justinbarnhouse4940
      @justinbarnhouse4940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @György Murvai nah

  • @zeekthegeek4538
    @zeekthegeek4538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +336

    Love that Joerg always shows cheaper alternatives to the expensive tools.

    • @kosherre6243
      @kosherre6243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      And uses them too

    • @technne-gu1yu
      @technne-gu1yu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I've watched him for 10 years he invented sooooo many things

    • @TealScarab
      @TealScarab 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He made a simple archery release in his old old Slingbow video.

    • @TechandTools1
      @TechandTools1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@technne-gu1yu I've been watching him for awhile now too, I have theraband gold and two hand made slingshots from oak. The traditional "fork" one with over the top band shoots amazing, it helps your instinctive shooting and is a ton of fun. He is a legend

    • @john_Caji315_adams
      @john_Caji315_adams 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Joerg will have a Wrist auto crossbow ( you wear on wrist and forearm) out before long if this World Holds together long enough...Lol..

  • @kj3n569
    @kj3n569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +310

    Dyneema is incredibly strong, so I can only imagine the bow powered weapons that Joerg will be able to make using it.
    I anxiously await seeing their features!

    • @DannyDoDar
      @DannyDoDar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dyneema-k has been used for archery strings since it's existence. He's discovered this on his own maybe, and has made a cool video on how to make and install a string, but other than that he has revolutionised nothing.
      It's disappointing to see him misinforming people.

    • @DannyDoDar
      @DannyDoDar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@toxlaximus3297 You said I was keeping it to myself, not keeping it from you personally. I don't need to kiss some TH-camrs arse to have a sense of self mate. And also, you saying I'm "keeping it to myself" in any sense would be illiterate on the basis of the claim you're making. Get an education.
      'Keeping' Definition:
      "the action or fact of owning, maintaining, or protecting something."
      -... Which let me restate I have done nothing of the sort.
      I swear the kind of person that some people are, they'd suck human shit out of someone's arse hole if they was told by them it's yogurt. 😂😂

    • @FalloutProto
      @FalloutProto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Next up: Man launching crossbow

    • @givemeanameman1
      @givemeanameman1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@toxlaximus3297 Dyneema is one of the most common bow string materials on the planet...

    • @senatorjosephmccarthy2720
      @senatorjosephmccarthy2720 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@toxlaximus3297 , Objection over ruled.

  • @manuelsandino9248
    @manuelsandino9248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Watch out for angry crossbow string makers that will loose money. Great job Sir.

    • @arixarixx5575
      @arixarixx5575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nice one :)

    • @tracematson385
      @tracematson385 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I should do this for my regular bow. I hate my archery shop in many ways because the one guy I always tend to catch gatekeeps majorly and would probably lose his shit over not having a serving on the string.

  • @eddieguyvh4765
    @eddieguyvh4765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    As a sailor, I've Always been impressed by the qualities of dyneema, it's a miracle material. Yet I thought it was not used in archery because of some technical reasons, but wondered if it was feasible.
    Thanks a lot for trying it out! It will Indeed revolutionise archery (again!).
    Great work, Herr Sprave.

    • @iainisbald
      @iainisbald 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I discovered that it will stretch if left in tension on a bow. Not a problem if you can unstring your bow.

    • @flyfin108
      @flyfin108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      all modern strings are dyneema, or similar

    • @eddieguyvh4765
      @eddieguyvh4765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@flyfin108 what they used at my archery club was called dacron, and there was some other thing called "fast flight". I don't know about now, though...

    • @DannyDoDar
      @DannyDoDar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@eddieguyvh4765 Fast flight is made using Dyneema-k

    • @flyfin108
      @flyfin108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@eddieguyvh4765 they are all almost same stuff, dacron dyneema kevlar, etc. there are slight differences in making process that effects tensil strenght, wear resistance, initial stretch etc etc, atleast for what i know of it

  • @doctoroptical952
    @doctoroptical952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    14 years on youtube and you're basically leading the charge on archery and crossbow technology. Congrats bro. I'm not really into archery and started watching your channel for the slingshot stuff but I'm happy you managed to turn a hobby into a profession.

  • @LuisC7
    @LuisC7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    This is AMAZING!!! You got the 2 biggest problems with crossbows fixed! First was 1 shot capacity fixed with mags. Now the string lasts way way longer. You're doing God's work

  • @meysamghahremaninejad6809
    @meysamghahremaninejad6809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Joerg Sprave,
    A true passionate engineer.
    I enjoyed the videos all these years, fascinating, educational and Entertaining.
    I salute you sir.

    • @lovecraftcat
      @lovecraftcat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just a regular garage hobbyist tinkerer, but putting professional engineers to shame.

  • @Bacteriophagebs
    @Bacteriophagebs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I found that putting super glue on the windings in the middle of the string extends their life, but it's still just more maintenance. Given the advancements in materials, it's almost criminal that no company has tried this already.
    Joerg proves he's an archery genius once again!

    • @ihaveaplan.ijustneedmoney.9777
      @ihaveaplan.ijustneedmoney.9777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      The reason why no company would want to strengthen their strings, is because the earlier they break, the sooner customers come back to buy more. 😂

    • @nathanstautzenberger8381
      @nathanstautzenberger8381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @hale polsworth with knives, weight and price probably plays a part in why tungsten isn't used, it's heavy and expensive

    • @louiscannell6274
      @louiscannell6274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Everything built to fail nowadays, almost every laptop or phone I repair is down to abuse or 1p SMD ceramic capacitor that take hours to find and seconds to replace!
      I was gifted an ADDER last year and was pleased to find build on the whole excellent, my only gripe putting bolts thru bolts robin hood style leaving one tip in target one spline split end to end,
      cut near fletches glued along split then superglued high up on walls etc, the damaged bolts have many friends/colleagues wondering?🤣

    • @DannyDoDar
      @DannyDoDar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Plenty of bows use this.
      Dyneema-k has been used for archery strings since it's existence. He's discovered this on his own maybe, and has made a cool video on how to make and install a string, but other than that he has revolutionised nothing.
      It's disappointing to see him misinforming people.

    • @larocdokarnap3227
      @larocdokarnap3227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've been doing the same, i used fire to harden the servings (synthetic) and coated them with glue.

  • @jmp814
    @jmp814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I recall the viewer recommending this fibre to reinforce already bought strings that Joerg was using.
    Naturally Joerg thought, why reinforce an inferior product with it when I just use it 100%.
    Well done both viewer & Joerg.
    Thanks to Joerg's instruction, industrious viewers can now apply this material & knowledge to produce & sell a range of the latest high strength quality completed bow strings, for those who would rather pay someone to do it, creating a new wave of business during bad times. Thankyou Joerg.

  • @GunChronicles
    @GunChronicles 2 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    Awesome job Joerg, but now you've really gone and done it. I'm sure there are some corporate board of director people now screaming "No! He reveled the Dyneema secret! Now we have to start using a higher grade material in the construction of our bow strings and that's going to cut our profit margins. We made so much money making inferior bow strings but now people will know how to make better ones and stop buying ours if we don't change." Trust me people, I've worked in the manufacturing sector for over 30 years. This is actually what happens. The old idea of building something to last was suppressed and killed off by corporate greed.

    • @MudHut67
      @MudHut67 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      They'll just release new additions of their existing crossbows with the Dyneema under a different name and act like it's some magic space-age technology they invented and charge you 50% extra.

    • @vodkaman1970
      @vodkaman1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      They will stat voiding warranties for people using anything other than their proscribed bowstring and make it out to be a safety issue. Danger! You risk severe injury or death if you use anything other than our own brand bow string.

    • @johnmacias9487
      @johnmacias9487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Or they'll find another component to cheapen and make scarce. Corporate greed.

    • @madprole5361
      @madprole5361 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, only thing capitalism really invented was obsolescence technology.

    • @SahalRehman
      @SahalRehman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Capitalism baby!

  • @patronmi3296
    @patronmi3296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    This is pretty huge actually for the crossbow world. Thanks Joerg!

    • @DannyDoDar
      @DannyDoDar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No it isn't.
      Dyneema-k has been used for archery strings since it's existence. He's discovered this on his own maybe, and has made a cool video on how to make and install a string, but other than that he has revolutionised nothing.
      It's disappointing to see him misinforming people.

    • @axistec
      @axistec 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@DannyDoDar so people are really good at fooling themselves by paying more for the industry on things that are not as good as cheaper alternatives. At the very least Jörg is making us a huge service of showing us the way.

    • @DannyDoDar
      @DannyDoDar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@axistec I agree. I love his content as a whole

    • @santosknives6278
      @santosknives6278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@DannyDoDar wrong! the real discovery here is to use BRAIDED dyneema instead of SINGLE strands. Pretty huge because NODOBY ELSE thought about it. Also his process is much simpler than making a traditional string

    • @garymickus6412
      @garymickus6412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks to Jorge, I anticipate braided Dynema becoming the standard in the crossbow world!

  • @h4rdkn0x
    @h4rdkn0x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    There is another Archery channel that was trying different types of bow string options and he was using Dynema braided line to make a traditional multi loop type bow string, he was successful hand happy with the results.

  • @U.S.MachineMike
    @U.S.MachineMike 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Joerg is a blessing for all slingshot and crossbow hobbyists. He doesn’t do this so much for profit but to freely inform others to better enjoy the hobby he loves so much.

  • @ile84
    @ile84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You are very much right about that string being the "weakest link" in repeating crossbows. Fine discovery, might bring the over all cost down too.

  • @m.musashi9853
    @m.musashi9853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Die Armbrust hat sich über 2000 Jahre kaum geändert, ebenso wenig die Sehnen.
    Doch in den letzten 30 Jahren oder so macht die Armbrust-technik einen Quantensprung nach dem anderen.
    Ich komme mit ausprobieren kaum noch nach.
    😉
    Klasse Video 😁
    Danke.

  • @jamesallred460
    @jamesallred460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Ten days ago I had never heard of Dyneema, I'm already convinced enough to give it a try! And I just got my siege too! Joerg, you are one of my favorite people on the net! Keep it up!!

  • @superslyai3675
    @superslyai3675 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a sailor I know Dyneema since a few years now, we use it as stays to hold really powerful rigs on racing boats. Using it on my pistol crossbow was a no-brainer. I wet sand with 2000 paper my rail and wax it as well as it gives some extra life to the string.

    • @Man_fay_the_Bru
      @Man_fay_the_Bru ปีที่แล้ว

      Sanding the rail sounds like a good idea, can you use this stuff ok on pistol crossbows as I have 3& a cobra r9,it would save me money learning this & im not sure about the sanding,which pistol crossbow

  • @christophers_verified
    @christophers_verified 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Best demo of how to splice I've seen! Thanks!

  • @carnivorousentity
    @carnivorousentity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Such a genius, and making this open source as well.

  • @jacktribble5253
    @jacktribble5253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    When you talked about Dyneema the other day, I had a feeling I would be seeing it again. That is awesome stuff. Great work there. I'm sure the people at Dyneema love it as well. Best of Days.

  • @timkoenig4471
    @timkoenig4471 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for having all these great ideas! I built my first Dyneema String today and it worked on the first try! Even the tool ideas were great help! Without Joerg we would still throw stones by hand. Carry on doing that stuff! You are the grandmaster of accelerated anythings!

  • @iJacker
    @iJacker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Crossbow strings generally last 1-2000 shots if they’re made well as I understand… it’s recommended to change every two years regardless. I think repeating crossbows are different- that lower poundage and higher cycle rate of stretching probably suits a braided line better.

    • @LordDragox412
      @LordDragox412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      1-2000 shots? Wow, people whose string lasted only 1 shot must've been really pissed they got the short end of the stick then! /s

    • @flyfin108
      @flyfin108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      thats only if you shoot 200-300fps under 170ftp, as soon as you hit 380fps with 200lb limbs, you need to be an expert to get over 1000shots with an high quality string

  • @derandiheissst
    @derandiheissst 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Hey Joerg,
    you really had another great idea.
    If you take a second small piece of the same material for the middle part, the service life can be extended almost indefinitely, you just have to replace the middle part in good time after maybe 250 shots, but that happened quickly with the material...
    keep it up, Andreas

    • @Pystro
      @Pystro 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder if you can swap over (from having the loose end of the eye inside the structural strands) to having the structurally loaded middle section inside the loose end... You'd just end up with a few millimeters where the two directions of the rope run side by side, but I guess for most bows/crossbows there should be a point where that doesn't get in the way of anything.
      As far as I can tell, it should be relatively trivial if you do this extra step on the first loop and then finish the second one as shown. Affixing the loose end of that sleeve section could even be a larger issue. I don't know if you could just use glue... If not, you could always swap them a second time.

  • @MatTAFacT
    @MatTAFacT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for all your knowledge, insight, kindness, and entertainment... And for just flat out being awesome. Congrats on your discovery!

  • @ronwhite9117
    @ronwhite9117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Recently obtained the RX ADDER, I literally obliterated my targets at 30 feet and had to step back away more distance because I damaged too many bolts. This weapon is unbelievably awesome! I've been watching these videos for 3 years all the way working up to it and finally got one. They are very accurate when you set your sites proper and the power is unbelievable. Thank You Joerg on your expertise and innovations!!!!!!

  • @santosknives6278
    @santosknives6278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is HUGE!! something so simple nobody saw before!!! braided vs parallel strands. You have given the archery world most than anybody else in the last 40 years!

  • @toddavedtube
    @toddavedtube 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Joerg, I appreciate you a lot. You have introduced to me a great new adventure and a hobby in the best manner possible. This dyneema tutorial is amazing and works great!

  • @chopsddy3
    @chopsddy3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Sixteen times stronger than steel!!!? And I was going to recommend aircraft cable. Wow!

  • @johanneswicklein4975
    @johanneswicklein4975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Your manufacturers gonna hate you for this 😁

  • @severpop8699
    @severpop8699 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a professional amateurist archer since the age of 5 I guess, and making my own bows, arrows and crossbows since the age of 7 or so, now that I am 55 years old I can confess to you all that this is the first time I hear about dyneema strings.
    By the age of 15 the kitchen string (cotton) was already not good enough to me, my weapons started to pull more towards 50 Lbs of force, and I was doubling them, trippling them, than it became bulky... so I used bicycle brakes cable, stainless steel or steel, as I find them in the shops.
    Done so for decades, the 4 mm and 6 mm brakes cables worked miracles, good in time, holding thousands of shoots before getting damaged, just nasty to splice to form the eyelets, but I got used with the idea and spliced them like a boss for decades.
    I also learned that if I place inner eyelts metal protections that section can last longer, and if I put arrow/trigger spot protection (like a short tube) to mitigate fricton, the result is longer life.
    I shall assume Dyneema too, if protected in those 3 points (inner eyelts and trigger/arrow friction point) might last longer too.
    Besides looks far easier to splice. I am ordering some now, time to go modern.

  • @Tito_Viera
    @Tito_Viera 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Jöerg!! You bring the engineer eyes point of view but in a really attractive way. I love your work!!

  • @3dagedesign
    @3dagedesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    DD hammocks in the UK, sell's Amsteel/Dyneema by the metre,. about a £ per M
    thin plastic coated garden wire is handy for splicing / pulling the string through for a bury,.
    also see some tuts for making whoopie slings,. as they cover useful techniques. brummel knot/ bury.

  • @3dagedesign
    @3dagedesign 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Joerg ,. when you bury the end,. if you taper the end of the string a few cm , by cutting a couple of strands, ...it's much easier to pull it through.

  • @Br0ns0n
    @Br0ns0n 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great and informative video. It's fantastic that you show easy to make tools from objects found around the home.

  • @nathanelliot1596
    @nathanelliot1596 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply genius. Im going to use this on my selfbows too. No more endless hassle with serving. Thanks Joerg!!!

  • @barretharms655
    @barretharms655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been using dyneema for my compound bow for years everybody tells me I'm crazy thank you for validating that I am not crazy as I am using every precaution that you are using and one by adding one additional sleeve of dyneema to the center and then serving it into place with a stitch serving not just a regular serving and of course I always verify that I am not splitting any of the threads and I keep the count as clean as possible equal on both sides whenever the dyneema or the serving splits the dyneema. And yes originally I started with parachute string but it was just not quite strong enough to do the job

    • @renewyers4699
      @renewyers4699 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi barretharms.i just came across your comments about using dyneema cord for your compound bow,what thickness cord did u use and how did u install your peep sight on the string.would appreciate any help you can provide.cheers Rene,from Vic,Aus.

  • @Patched_Jack
    @Patched_Jack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I kinda want to see how it works on a recurve bow. This had single handedly improved archery by a lot, imagine if your rifle broke or deformed heavily it's firing pin every 10-30 shots, good stuff Joerg!

  • @karlwagner932
    @karlwagner932 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another useful video from a Genius! Jörg!! You are the one!! Thank you sooo much for your time and advice!! Stay healthy and protected!!

  • @cberge8
    @cberge8 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your timing on posting this is crazy. Got my first crossbow about a week ago and already figured out I'll be repairing the serving on the string every 30-50 shots. Can't wait to see what you've found.

  • @Knight8365
    @Knight8365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for this video Joerg! I have been struggling for some time to thread through braided cord, and your DIY tools may just do the trick! My use for spliced cords is whoopie slings for suspending a hammock while camping; one end is spliced as you show with three or so pass throughs. But the other is only buried through a length of about 15-20cm once. This allows it to slip though when unloaded and the length to be adjusted. I got so frustrated with my attempts to splice I researched kumihimo, a Japanese braiding technique (lots of videos online). While I can achieve the same thing, it takes way longer. It does offer more opportunities tho. Thanks for all your great videos!

    • @richardpearson9337
      @richardpearson9337 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out tacblades TH-cam channel on amsteel whoopies

  • @you_do_not_know_me
    @you_do_not_know_me 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I would love to see a comparison video with let's say the siege with the original string and the Dyneema, measuring how many shots it takes for each to break :D

    • @leventecsonka874
      @leventecsonka874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mondta hogy 450 lövés a dyneema, kicsit hosszú és unalmas videó lenne

  • @liamhenry3010
    @liamhenry3010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was recently looking around for material to make bow string for the bows I have.
    And this video might have just offered the solution.
    Thank you so much

  • @helenavandewater3846
    @helenavandewater3846 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joerg, I am convinced! Since I have an Adder, this was my main frustration! I will try this for sure! You are a real problem solver!

  • @gibbeldon
    @gibbeldon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I had some problems with the eye serving of my bow recently and I am unsure how to repair that.
    As a relatively new archer I would love to not worry about my string and it's maintenance.
    So I will try this with my olympic recurve and see how well it works.

  • @7kyro
    @7kyro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dyneema is amazing in its hollow braid configuration for splices (like Joreg shows), but it is also widely used as a core for many ropes.
    Many rope companies will use an Aramid outer sheath (like Technora) for abrasion resistance combined with a dyneema core for even more resilience.
    Technora is another wonder material. Its like Kevlar, but on steroids. It has a much higher melting point and good abrasion resistance, so its great as a outer protective sheath and is almost as strong as SK-75 or 78. Definitely a good one to check out.

    • @Slingshotchannel
      @Slingshotchannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Kanirope guys actually put a coating around each strand before it is woven, which makes it perfect for the task. Abrasion and sunlight is no problem for this rope.

    • @Man_fay_the_Bru
      @Man_fay_the_Bru ปีที่แล้ว

      I checked the prices of aramid rope& it’s really expensive & seems to be mostly for climbing gear

    • @luvmechanix
      @luvmechanix 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Man_fay_the_Bru doubt that aramid would be used for climbing because it doesn't really stretch and you need that quality in climbing rope to keep it from injuring you if you fall

  • @kolowrath
    @kolowrath 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thx Joerg, it's so relaxing watching you working on your inventions! Gotta try this on my Excalibur xbow, see if and how it works.

  • @michbushi
    @michbushi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joerg you are amazing asset for anyone interested in that while ballistic thing (and for many others, just as an amusement/past time.
    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge , ingenuity & humor 👍

  • @Catnapman
    @Catnapman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Joerg, it has always been a pleasure watching your channel. I work in IT and catch myself when explaining something with the urge to say "Let me show you all its features" thanks to you 😂. I have been a fan for a long time. Furthermore, I don't have a crossbow or bow yet, but the problem I have is getting it past my wife 😏. But ever since I saw you showing your Legolas bows, I was hooked. I was thinking, I really hope he gets a patent, and makes millions, he truly deserves it. You have a passion for it, which I respect (I like to tinker too which I tend to do, but with much less success... ahem). Anyways, I wanted to express my appreciation and always look forward to seeing what you're doing next. When I do finally manage to finagle my way into getting a bow or crossbow, it's going to be GOGUN 😉. BTW, cool idea with the replacement string. I had no idea that's how it's done, video saved for future reference. I could easily apply it to other things too. It also looks strong and very neat without the knots sticking out. Keep up the good work, and I wish you continued success!

    • @davidm.4670
      @davidm.4670 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ladys often in archery!

    • @Catnapman
      @Catnapman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidm.4670 Hmmm... great idea, I could use that angle😅

  • @pympin87
    @pympin87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    if you want to avoid a stress riser at the end of the bury ... cut out two strands every cm of the tail you bury to taper it down

  • @georgefrancis6195
    @georgefrancis6195 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always love your videos! My Mother was German and I have been to Germany Many times. Love the people, food,beer and your accent!

  • @JamesKing2understandinglife
    @JamesKing2understandinglife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the technique and material to make a virtual foreverbow string of any length.. You have helped archerty nemisis once again . You are an engineering genius.

  • @IAA015
    @IAA015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Great video Jörg!
    As I own the fenris setup with the greyback bow... I ofc wonder if this is possible to make one as a bow string?
    They attach to the bowlimb a bit differently I see, will you make a tutorial in some sort for compound bows as well?

    • @ForestRaptor
      @ForestRaptor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wouldn't it be just the same process?

    • @Slingshotchannel
      @Slingshotchannel  2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I am sure it works for bows too, but I would probably use the 2mm type. But for a regular bow, you probably need to thicken the middle part so the nocks will still hold on.

    • @IAA015
      @IAA015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Slingshotchannel Yes, or as some suggested.. find a way to use it as a serving, like a sleeve on the current string?

    • @Vildgase
      @Vildgase 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Slingshotchannel Could you pull a regular bow string through a little section of this Dyneema cord over the middle serving?
      It would protect the regular serving of the string, but woul be much easier the replace when worn, than a complete reserving of the bow string. Using your copper wire technic.
      The string would of course become a little more thick though, but you could strech adequatly or eventualy use this option INSTEAD of serving the bow string?

    • @majstor76
      @majstor76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I am not sure there is much use of it in bow since bows have much lower forces than crossbows. One thing i like is that it seems its easier to make dynema string than regular bow string.

  • @LargeBanana
    @LargeBanana ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is how engineering used to be, create something that lasts as long as possible.
    But the archery industry knows that their biggest gain is from people buying strings and arrows again and again. So they have no incentive to fix this ever.
    Thanks Joerg.

  • @stevesedio1656
    @stevesedio1656 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your ability to see problems no one else did, and find solutions for them.

  • @grantmoles90
    @grantmoles90 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again and again. You just do it so well Joerg.

  • @24blade00724
    @24blade00724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I bought the adder crossbow from your very 1st shipment, and it's awesome. Do you have plans to sell the dyneema replacement strings on your website in the future? I would absolutely buy some replacement strings.

    • @davidm.4670
      @davidm.4670 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      easy enough to make your own ...

  • @politicalfoolishness7491
    @politicalfoolishness7491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing - another great use of friction. Do or could people make their own bowstrings too using this technique?

    • @tissuepaper9962
      @tissuepaper9962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Real 550 cord is probably good enough for a normal bow, and a hell of a lot cheaper than dyneema. Don't just use any random "paracord", buy good stuff with an actual rating online or at a store that specializes in ropes and cordage. You're looking for cord that meets "Military Specification C-5040H". Use some inner strands from a waste piece to do the wrapping at the nocking point.

  • @svensorensen7693
    @svensorensen7693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great! I'd never heard of Dyneema before your previous video, and I hope to see more of your ingenuity with it!.

  • @jeremis4304
    @jeremis4304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So how about testing it: shooting without maintenance until something goes wrong? Like 20 shots a day for example.

  • @vvk
    @vvk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Joerg needs to start SELLING this strings in his store! I (and likely many others who are pressed on time) would gladly buy it instead of making it at home.

  • @benturner3458
    @benturner3458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice joerg! Haven't seen your videos in a while, but glad to be re recommended them so I can catch up. Hope all is well my friend! Much love from London.

  • @avolaruruguay4625
    @avolaruruguay4625 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great tip Joerg I am a paraglider pilot and for sure Dyneema it is a great solution very durable , you are every detail always

  • @speckledjim_
    @speckledjim_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i couldnt get audio for this one buddy

  • @werdarastrix
    @werdarastrix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    About 15 years ago, I met a weaponsmith at Cornel University that had made a miniature crossbow (8 inches long w/ a 6 inch armature) that had a 500 pound draw. It needed a screw winch to arm it. It shot toothpick sized steel bolts, that could punch through a quarter inch piece of plywood like it was tissue paper. I bet he'd have loved the weapons you make!

  • @jeffkerr3891
    @jeffkerr3891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a newcomer in crossbows and slowly learning in this field, Your videos are very entertaining and a very learning experience! I hope you make Billons on your new Product!

  • @duacot6633
    @duacot6633 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant!!
    Someone get this guy a lifetime achievement award!

  • @MrTimmmers
    @MrTimmmers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You lose more than a millimetre on the bow compared to the nails because the circumference of the arch ends is much bigger. I use dowels , just as easy . For proper strength, feather that tail so theres no weak point, not important on an adder but on stronger arches it might be. Bit of trivia, people say they do something to the bitter end. That trailing rope that is buried is called the bitter end, like many things we say, it came from the navy in old days, like between the devil and the deep blue sea ...but the devil is a whole other story from ships not satan :)

  • @slpk
    @slpk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This video is silent to me? No others are. Anyone else?

  • @DiyEcoProjects
    @DiyEcoProjects 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Jeorg ~ youve single handedly changing archery for a SECOND time!
    Nice one, big love to you brother

  • @JasonSmith-pc6kr
    @JasonSmith-pc6kr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the info!! I recently 3d printed the Miniadder v2 and Adderini, and was surprised how fast the string wore out. I will defiantly try this.

  • @oOReboOo
    @oOReboOo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dyneema pricing is just about to go through the roof! Might be worth stockpiling while it's priced as is and to even resell later down the line.

    • @davidm.4670
      @davidm.4670 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I doubt the archery community will use that much ...

  • @Khantia
    @Khantia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Joerg needs a statue somewhere for revolutionizing modern archery again and again :P

    • @etutub
      @etutub 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The trouble will be finding a material that is strong enough 😅

    • @senatorjosephmccarthy2720
      @senatorjosephmccarthy2720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@etutub , ingenious reply 🏆

    • @davidm.4670
      @davidm.4670 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@etutub (tongue in cheek) he used to use a lot of plywood ... ;-}

    • @agentmagenta6405
      @agentmagenta6405 ปีที่แล้ว

      A statue of of him revolutionizing modern sculpting techniques to create a far superior statue of him, than the statue of him

  • @gordondunn3694
    @gordondunn3694 ปีที่แล้ว

    Goers TH-cam channel has been very helpful over the years. He’s a wealth of knowledge.👍👍

  • @kirilalbert9789
    @kirilalbert9789 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Du bist nicht nur mein lieblings Erfinder, du bist auch ein wunderbare Mensch, du hilfst Menschen . Deine Tipps sind extrem wertvoll und ich mag dich sehr Joerg

  • @Kakmnesu
    @Kakmnesu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    no audio?

  • @boshi_coyo
    @boshi_coyo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Is it just me or is the audio muted?

  • @neofloripa
    @neofloripa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This kind of video is exactly what I'm talking about in the last one I wrote something, everything from start to the end. Perfect.
    Amazing job.
    Grats.

  • @terryqueen3233
    @terryqueen3233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much, and I really mean that, for this instructional video on the string. I have a spare string for my crossbow pistol but I can't seem to find it. The one I have on it is still good but I would like to make another just in case I can't find the spare string that I have. So again thank you so much for showing this it really is going to be a great help for my little crossbow pistol. You make cocking these things look so easy because I think you are a strong man and as I am 71 years old and muscle atrophy has kicked in, well cocking is not as easy anymore. So thanks again very very much for this video as it was most helpful in learning how to build a new string, thanks again have a great day and stay safe and keep your powder dry and your strings strung! And may God bless.

  • @501Magnum
    @501Magnum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Is it just me or is there no sound on this video?

    • @501Magnum
      @501Magnum 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      20 mins later and now there's sound... weird

  • @benscott19841
    @benscott19841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Am I the only one with no audio on this video?

  • @36ydna
    @36ydna 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work! Keep on pushing the boundaries.

  • @dennislock3415
    @dennislock3415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video taught me something actually useful unlike most videos,thank you.

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why so low resolution of the video (360p max)?

    • @jimjonjimjonjon
      @jimjonjimjonjon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      youtube needs to (re)render the bigger resolutions, will take some time and the moxe pixel version will be here. It only happens to the "early viewers" ;)

  • @undrachvrsage
    @undrachvrsage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Am I the only one there's no audio for? Preroll ad had audio...

    • @undrachvrsage
      @undrachvrsage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seems to be fixed*
      (I changed nothing)

  • @stratometal
    @stratometal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Just learned something that is super useful! Thanks Joerg! Peace and Love to you and fam!

  • @dandeeteeyem2170
    @dandeeteeyem2170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one Joerg! Fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing 💡👍

  • @gravitomagneticpower
    @gravitomagneticpower 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hmm so no serving?
    I would be quite nervous that it might tear and break the limbs or slash me to the eye... Have you done some further durability tests without the serving on hi-end compound crossbow?

  • @DominicDolan
    @DominicDolan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Has anyone tried using Kevlar rope as a crossbow string? It should be stronger than Dyneema. A 3.5mm Kevlar rope can hold 800kg

    • @trollmcclure1884
      @trollmcclure1884 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is kevlar. Dyneema is a trademark. You can even find cheaper non-branded UHMWPE

    • @zumbazumba1
      @zumbazumba1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@trollmcclure1884 Its not kevlar -kevlar is Dupont(company that polluted west virginia river with teflon making chemicals ) trademark for Poly p-phenylene terephthalamide.
      While dyneema is trademark for ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.
      So its not the same .

    • @trollmcclure1884
      @trollmcclure1884 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zumbazumba1 indeed not the same thing. However my point is that you dont need Dyneema brand for ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. It can be Spectra or just UHMWPE

    • @louiscannell6274
      @louiscannell6274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      3mm Dyneema offcuts rated 900kg that I had used for sails, tested to destruction exceeded 1000kg

    • @trollmcclure1884
      @trollmcclure1884 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@louiscannell6274 It's actually a pretty bad result. It's a good custom that ropes and climbing equipment usually has to withstand at least 30% more than its rating before failing. It's probably your fault tho. Your test was not standardized. It failed in the knot or on the edge of a carabiner. You need at least a controlled setup like the bench used by HowNOT2.

  • @wrenchinator6667
    @wrenchinator6667 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow you keep driving forward this technology, I am a fan!

  • @TechNinja_420
    @TechNinja_420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    major discovery is an understatement, good job jörg
    damn, i get a big smile on my face everytime i come on this channel xD

  • @moonshotsilver
    @moonshotsilver 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    String theory 🤣

  • @kendallmoreira4028
    @kendallmoreira4028 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey Joerg, I think that something happened with the audio of the video

  • @geirthieussbimkravahl
    @geirthieussbimkravahl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay! I now know how to splice a hollow rope for an eyelet😁! Thanks, Joerg! I'm using this technique on my long bows, cross-bows, and bamboo short bows.

  • @deekz2402
    @deekz2402 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You Sir are a Legend and somewhat of an Einstein in my books. Glad I discovered you on TH-cam and your knowledge is always welcomed as it sorts through the B.S. and gives honest facts. As for this latest video im very grateful as in times of say SHTF then the splice method you have described will help no end in the manufacture and repair or saving of constant string repair or no supplies if in SHTF scenario. Ive just ordered me a Cobra R9 system with your patented auto load design and im sure I'll have many hours of reliable fun and target bashing. Thanks for all your Videos, keep up the good work and credit to you for being such an awesome engineer!

  • @scwfan08
    @scwfan08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Anyone else having no sound?

  • @fudganuld
    @fudganuld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    why 360p..!!

  • @cocoardo4394
    @cocoardo4394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please never take this video down.
    I'll propably need this in the future.

    • @lordchickenhawk
      @lordchickenhawk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why not download it then? I download every "how to" I think I might need to use latter. Mostly machining videos in my case, got quite a handy reference library now.

  • @fenriswolf3874
    @fenriswolf3874 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you once again for sharing another wonderful idea!

  • @jamescharlesl7662
    @jamescharlesl7662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    *Most people don't even realize that the economy is collapsing and there is an increasing rate of unemployment worldwide, so take advantage and prepare by making investment to survive*